I agree on the watered down part to a certain extent. The way it is set up now is almost the way it was in the early 90's. The early 80's was about the same way as well. Lamar, Lake View will probably the favorites at this point in my opinion.

It is still all kind of new this year, especially going back to having a couple of byes in the playoffs. I think the upper state will be more competitive in the playoffs, but of Lamar is still the team to beat in that part of the bracket. Lake View and Cross should battle it out in the lower state. Hemingway and C.E. Murray may be in the mix, but I don't think so. With all the weather delays, it is still too early to see where each region will shake it out.